Forward has not travelled for Champions League fixture, while Nemanja Vidic
has also been left at home

Robin van Persie is out of Manchester United’s Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen after failing to overcome a persistent groin injury.

The Dutch forward missed training at United’s Carrington base this morning and was not included in the travelling squad by manager David Moyes for this afternoon’s flight to Germany from Manchester Airport.

Phil Jones and Rafael – both of whom have been sidelined due to injury recently – were able to train on Tuesday to boost their prospects of facing Leverkusen in the BayArena on Wednesday, but Nemanja Vidic has also not travelled.

Van Persie, who missed Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Cardiff, is now battling to be fit for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Tottenham after staying behind in Manchester.

The former Arsenal forward withdrew from the Netherlands squad for their recent fixtures during the international break in order to rest his groin and a long-standing toe injury.